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χάρις

charisG5485

grace

Used 155 times in the tagged text.

What it means

  • objectively, that which causes favourable regard, gracefulness, grace, loveliness of fo…
  • Subjectively
  • Objectively, of the effect of grace
Full dictionary entry (technical)
  • χάρις, -ιτος, ἡ Abbott-Smith does not include the article here., accusative, χάριν (χάριτα in Act.24:27, Ju 4; see WH, App., 157),
  • [in LXX chiefly for חֵן ;]
  • 1. objectively, that which causes favourable regard, gracefulness, grace, loveliness of form, graciousness of speech (cl.; Ecc.10:12, Sir.21:16, al.): Col.4:6; λόγοι τ. χάριτος (genitive qual.), Luk.4:22.
  • 2. Subjectively,
  • (a) on the part of the giver, grace, graciousness, kindness, goodwill, favour: Luk.2:52, Act.7:10, al.; esp. in NT of the divine favour, grace, with emphasis on its freeness and universality: Luk.1:30, Act.14:26, Rom.1:7, 1Co.1:3, al.; opposite to ὀφείλημα, Rom.4:4, 16; to ἔργα, Rom.11:6;
  • (b) on the part of the receiver, a sense of favour received, thanks, gratitude: Rom.6:17 7:25, al.; χ. ἔχειν, to be thankful, Luk.17:9, 1Ti.1:12, al.
  • 3. Objectively, of the effect of grace,
  • (a) a state of grace: Rom.5:2, 2Ti.2:1, 1Pe.5:12, 2Pe.3:18;
  • (b) a proof or gift of grace (cl., a favour): Jhn.1:16, Act.6:8, Rom.1:5, 1Co.3:10, 2Co.9:8, Gal.2:9, Eph.3:2, 1Pe.5:5, 10 al. (For fuller treatment of the NT usage, see AR, Eph., 221ff.; DB, ii, 254ff.; DCG, i, 686ff.; Cremer, see word).
  • (AS)

Same idea, other words · Steadfast love and mercy

God's covenant faithfulness shows up in several words. The Old Testament's hesed is loyal love; the Greek Old Testament translates it with eleos, and the New Testament adds charis for grace freely given.

Where it appears

  • Luke8
  • John4
  • Acts17
  • Romans24
  • 1 Corinthians10
  • 2 Corinthians18
  • Galatians7
  • Ephesians12
  • Philippians3
  • Colossians5
  • 1 Thessalonians2
  • 2 Thessalonians4
  • 1 Timothy4
  • 2 Timothy5
  • Titus4
  • Philemon2
  • Hebrews8
  • James2
  • 1 Peter10
  • 2 Peter2
  • 2 John1
  • Jude1
  • Revelation2

Every use · 101–150 of 155 · BSB

  1. Philippians 1:2χάριςGrace

    Grace and peace to you from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.

  2. Philippians 1:7χάριτοςof grace

    It is right for me to feel this way about all of you, since I have you in my heart. For in my chains and in my defense and confirmation of the gospel, you are all partners in grace with me.

  3. Philippians 4:23χάριςgrace

    The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit.

  4. Colossians 1:2χάριςGrace

    To the saints and faithful brothers in Christ at Colossae: Grace and peace to you from God our Father.

  5. Colossians 1:6χάρινgrace

    that has come to you. All over the world this gospel is bearing fruit and growing, just as it has been doing among you since the day you heard it and truly understood the grace of God.

  6. Colossians 3:16χάριτιgrace

    Let the word of Christ richly dwell within you as you teach and admonish one another with all wisdom, and as you sing psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs with gratitude in your hearts to God.

  7. Colossians 4:6χάριτι,grace,

    Let your speech always be gracious, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how to answer everyone.

  8. Colossians 4:18χάριςGrace [be]

    This greeting is in my own hand—Paul. Remember my chains. Grace be with you.

  9. 1 Thessalonians 1:1χάριςGrace

    Paul, Silvanus, and Timothy, To the church of the Thessalonians in God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ: Grace and peace to you.

  10. 1 Thessalonians 5:28χάριςgrace

    The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you.

  11. 2 Thessalonians 1:2χάριςGrace

    Grace and peace to you from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.

  12. 2 Thessalonians 1:12χάρινgrace

    so that the name of our Lord Jesus will be glorified in you, and you in Him, according to the grace of our God and of the Lord Jesus Christ.

  13. 2 Thessalonians 2:16χάριτι,grace,

    Now may our Lord Jesus Christ Himself and God our Father, who by grace has loved us and given us eternal comfort and good hope,

  14. 2 Thessalonians 3:18χάριςgrace

    The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with all of you.

  15. 1 Timothy 1:2χάρις,Grace,

    To Timothy, my true child in the faith: Grace, mercy, and peace from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Lord.

  16. 1 Timothy 1:12χάρινThankfulness

    I thank Christ Jesus our Lord, who has strengthened me, that He considered me faithful and appointed me to service.

  17. 1 Timothy 1:14χάριςgrace

    And the grace of our Lord overflowed to me, along with the faith and love that are in Christ Jesus.

  18. 1 Timothy 6:21χάριςGrace [be]

    which some have professed and thus swerved away from the faith. Grace be with you all.

  19. 2 Timothy 1:2χάρις,Grace,

    To Timothy, my beloved child: Grace, mercy, and peace from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Lord.

  20. 2 Timothy 1:3ΧάρινThankful

    I thank God, whom I serve with a clear conscience as did my forefathers, as I constantly remember you night and day in my prayers.

  21. 2 Timothy 1:9χάρινgrace

    He has saved us and called us to a holy calling, not because of our works, but by His own purpose and by the grace He granted us in Christ Jesus before time began.

  22. 2 Timothy 2:1χάριτιgrace

    You therefore, my child, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus.

  23. 2 Timothy 4:22χάριςGrace [be]

    The Lord be with your spirit. Grace be with you all.

  24. Titus 1:4χάριςGrace

    To Titus, my true child in our common faith: Grace and peace from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Savior.

  25. Titus 2:11χάριςgrace

    For the grace of God has appeared, bringing salvation to everyone.

  26. Titus 3:7χάριτιgrace

    so that, having been justified by His grace, we would become heirs with the hope of eternal life.

  27. Titus 3:15χάριςGrace [be]

    All who are with me send you greetings. Greet those who love us in the faith. Grace be with all of you.

  28. Philemon 1:3χάριςGrace

    Grace and peace to you from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.

  29. Philemon 1:25χάριςgrace

    The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit.

  30. Hebrews 2:9χάριτιby [the] grace

    But we see Jesus, who was made a little lower than the angels, now crowned with glory and honor because He suffered death, so that by the grace of God He might taste death for everyone.

  31. Hebrews 4:16χάριτος,of grace,

    Let us then approach the throne of grace with confidence, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help us in our time of need.

  32. Hebrews 4:16χάρινgrace

    Let us then approach the throne of grace with confidence, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help us in our time of need.

  33. Hebrews 10:29χάριτοςof grace

    How much more severely do you think one deserves to be punished who has trampled on the Son of God, profaned the blood of the covenant that sanctified him, and insulted the Spirit of grace?

  34. Hebrews 12:15χάριτοςgrace

    See to it that no one falls short of the grace of God, and that no root of bitterness springs up to cause trouble and defile many.

  35. Hebrews 12:28χάρινgrace

    Therefore, since we are receiving an unshakable kingdom, let us be filled with gratitude, and so worship God acceptably with reverence and awe.

  36. Hebrews 13:9χάριτιby grace

    Do not be carried away by all kinds of strange teachings, for it is good for the heart to be strengthened by grace and not by foods of no value to those devoted to them.

  37. Hebrews 13:25χάριςGrace [be]

    Grace be with all of you.

  38. James 4:6χάριν·grace;

    But He gives us more grace. This is why it says: “God opposes the proud, but gives grace to the humble.”

  39. James 4:6χάριν.¶grace.

    But He gives us more grace. This is why it says: “God opposes the proud, but gives grace to the humble.”

  40. 1 Peter 1:2χάριςGrace

    according to the foreknowledge of God the Father and sanctified by the Spirit for obedience to Jesus Christ and sprinkling by His blood: Grace and peace be yours in abundance.

  41. 1 Peter 1:10χάριτοςgrace

    Concerning this salvation, the prophets who foretold the grace to come to you searched and investigated carefully,

  42. 1 Peter 1:13χάρινgrace

    Therefore prepare your minds for action. Be sober-minded. Set your hope fully on the grace to be given you at the revelation of Jesus Christ.

  43. 1 Peter 2:19χάρις,[is] acceptable,

    For if anyone endures the pain of unjust suffering because he is conscious of God, this is to be commended.

  44. 1 Peter 2:20χάριςcommendable

    How is it to your credit if you are beaten for doing wrong and you endure it? But if you suffer for doing good and you endure it, this is commendable before God.

  45. 1 Peter 3:7χάριτοςof [the] grace

    Husbands, in the same way, treat your wives with consideration as a delicate vessel, and with honor as fellow heirs of the gracious gift of life, so that your prayers will not be hindered.

  46. 1 Peter 4:10χάριτοςgrace

    As good stewards of the manifold grace of God, each of you should use whatever gift he has received to serve one another.

  47. 1 Peter 5:5χάριν.grace.

    Young men, in the same way, submit yourselves to your elders. And all of you, clothe yourselves with humility toward one another, because, “God opposes the proud, but gives grace to the humble.”

  48. 1 Peter 5:10χάριτοςgrace

    And after you have suffered for a little while, the God of all grace, who has called you to His eternal glory in Christ, will Himself restore you, secure you, strengthen you, and establish you.

  49. 1 Peter 5:12χάρινgrace

    Through Silvanus, whom I regard as a faithful brother, I have written to you briefly, encouraging you and testifying that this is the true grace of God. Stand firm in it.

  50. 2 Peter 1:2ΧάριςGrace

    Grace and peace be multiplied to you through the knowledge of God and of Jesus our Lord.

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